City of Angels (Vanessa Amorosi album)

City of Angels is the seventh studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Vanessa Amorosi. It is her first self-produced album[3] and was released on 18 March 2022[4] and peaked at number 7 on the ARIA Charts; becoming Amorosi's fourth top ten album and first since Hazardous in 2009.[5]

City of Angels
Studio album by
Vanessa Amorosi
Released18 March 2022
LabelScream Louder
ProducerVanessa Amorosi
Vanessa Amorosi chronology
The Blacklisted Collection
(2020)		 City of Angels
(2022)
Singles from City of Angels
  1. "City of Angels"
    Released: 4 February 2022[1]
  2. "Crash Now Burn"
    Released: 18 March 2022[2]

In speaking with the Sydney Sentinel, Amorosi said she considers it the "most Vanessa Amorosi album" saying "This is going to make people understand who I am."[3]

On Sunrise, Amorosi added "This is the album that I've always wanted to get to people, so it's an exciting time,” and one she describes as 'one hundred percent me." Amorsi said she hopes her fans "feel something" and "go through a journey" when they listen to her latest material.[6]

Reception

Danny Waterson from Sydney Sentinel called the album, "A sonically daring song cycle featuring lush production, exquisite musicianship and some of Amorosi's most personal lyrics to date, it's led by gospel-rock and features myriad musical styles, including Middle Eastern instrumentals."[3] Waterson said "one of the standout tracks is the '80s rock-tinged synth anthem 'Muhammad'" and highlighting "the feel good sing-along song 'Take it Easy'".[3]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Crash Now Burn"
  • Vanessa Amorosi
  • Tony Featherstone
4:36
2."Just Let It Go"
  • Amorosi
  • Featherstone
4:32
3."Everybody Cries Hallelujah"
  • Amorosi
  • Rodrigo Bustos
4:14
4."Take It Easy" (featuring Lena Byrd Miles)
  • Amorosi
  • Featherstone
3:57
5."City of Angels"
  • Amorosi
  • Featherstone
4:53
6."As the World Falls Down"
  • Amorosi
  • Featherstone
4:28
7."God Didn't Make Us All The Same" (featuring Anthony Evans)
  • Amorosi
  • Featherstone
4:46
8."Do You Mean What You Say"
  • Amorosi
  • Featherstone
4:30
9."Muhammad"
  • Amorosi
  • Featherstone
3:40
10."Human"
  • Amorosi
  • Featherstone
3:56
11."Are You Happy Now"
  • Amorosi
  • Featherstone
3:22
12."Lie to Me"
  • Amorosi
  • Melissa O'Connor
4:50
13."Tell Me Something Good"
  • Amorosi
  • Featherstone
4:41
14."Ice Cold Heart"
  • Amorosi
  • Featherstone
4:02
15."You Did a Number On Me"
  • Amorosi
  • Bustos
4:48
16."Best Days"
  • Amorosi
  • Maurice D'Andre Fonville
4:36
17."I'll Be There"
  • Amorosi
  • Featherstone
2:07

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[7] 7
Australian Independent Albums (AIR)[8] 1

Release history
Country Date Format Label Catalogue
Australia 18 March 2022[4]
Scream Louder SLR001

References
  1. "NEW ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT: Vanessa Amorosi City of Angels". 4 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022 – via YouTube.
  2. "NEW SINGLE: Vanessa Amorosi — Crash Now Burn". 18 March 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2022 – via YouTube.
  3. Waterson, Danny (26 March 2022). ""I just want you to feel something" Vanessa Amorosi talks new music, creative control and Mardi Gras". Sydney Sentinel. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  4. "City of Angels by Vanessa Amorosi". JB Hi-Fi. 28 March 2022.
  5. "Crash lands Charli XCX first ARIA #1 album". ARIA Charts. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  6. "ENTERTAINMENT Vanessa Amorosi releases new album City of Angels as she hits the road on tour". Seven News. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  7. "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  8. "Independent Labels Albums Chart". AIR. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
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